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Neal S. Athwal, OD

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(Neal Singh Athwal)

(28 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

The New England College of Optometry

Professional interests include: dry eyes, eye infection, comprehensive eye exam, and more.

14 Mule Road Suite 1
Toms River, NJ 08755

(732) 286-0900

Neal S. Athwal, OD is an optometrist in Toms River, NJ specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from The New England College of Optometry. Neal S. Athwal, OD is affiliated with SightMD and SHORE EYE ASSOCIATES PA.

Office Locations

14 Mule Road Suite 1
Toms River, NJ 08755

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Neal S. Athwal, OD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

punctal plug insertion

In 2013, Neal S. Athwal, OD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	449
lab tests	23
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1509
lab tests	73
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	111
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1841
lab tests	52
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	671
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	136
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
eye procedures	3121
lab tests	26
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	991
Black	14
Hispanic	40
Asian	19
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	177
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	3327
lab tests	40
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	750

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1009
Black	15
Hispanic	40
Asian	12
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	197
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
eye procedures	3314
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	719

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	982
Black	15
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	211
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Neal S. Athwal, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated as an optometrist in Toms River, NJ were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	31
eye procedures	2260
lab tests	42
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	737
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	290
85 and over	145
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	320

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Neal S. Athwal, OD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Neal S. Athwal, OD graduated from The New England College of Optometry. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: The New England College of Optometry

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Neal S. Athwal, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SightMD

SHORE EYE ASSOCIATES PA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Neal S. Athwal, OD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Blue Preferred Plus, AmeriHealth, Delphi, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Mercy Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Capital BlueCross - Keystone HMO/POS (Capital BlueCross), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Direct PPC, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Excellus BluePPO, Capital BlueCross - Senior, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic NetworkBlue, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice PPO, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York - Aqua, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Healthy Kids BlueOptions, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - SimplyBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Temporary Insurance Protection, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Healthy NY, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic BlueSelect Network, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone 65 HMO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - GoBlue, Capital BlueCross - Pennsylvania CHIP, Capital BlueCross - PPO Choice, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Health Kids BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt A, B, & C, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice 65 PPO, Capital BlueCross - Comprehensive, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Miami Dade Blue, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - HMOBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Supplement, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - UFCW Local One Health Care Fund, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt I, II, III, IV, V, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Regional PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Cover Florida, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue HMO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Direct Pay, Capital BlueCross - Keystone Health Plan Central, Capital BlueCross - PPO Plus, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - National BlueCard PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Dimension III & IV and Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Direct POS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Neal S. Athwal, OD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Blue Preferred Plus

AmeriHealth

Delphi

Medicaid Managed Care

Blue Choice

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Blue California

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Mercy Health Plan

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Health Plan East HMO

Capital BlueCross - Keystone HMO/POS (Capital BlueCross)

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Direct PPC

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Excellus BluePPO

Capital BlueCross - Senior

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic NetworkBlue

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice PPO

Blue Shield of Northeastern New York - Aqua

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Healthy Kids BlueOptions

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - SimplyBlue

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Temporary Insurance Protection

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Healthy NY

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic BlueSelect Network

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone 65 HMO

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueCare

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - GoBlue

Capital BlueCross - Pennsylvania CHIP

Capital BlueCross - PPO Choice

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Health Kids BlueCare

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt A, B, & C

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice 65 PPO

Capital BlueCross - Comprehensive

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Miami Dade Blue

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - HMOBlue

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Supplement

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - UFCW Local One Health Care Fund

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt I, II, III, IV, V

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Regional PPO

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Cover Florida

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus

Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue HMO

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Direct Pay

Capital BlueCross - Keystone Health Plan Central

Capital BlueCross - PPO Plus

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - National BlueCard PPO

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions

Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue PPO

Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Dimension III & IV

Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Direct POS

Ratings & Reviews

Neal S. Athwal, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 28 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Neal S. Athwal, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Toms River, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Neal S. Athwal, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$400 CEQUA $276	XELPROS $110	Bromsite $14
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$335 Tecnis IOL $112	CATALYS SYSTEM $96	Catalys Laser System $84	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $44
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$244 TYRVAYA $244
Allergan, Inc.	$212 DURYSTA $73	LUMIGAN $54	RESTASIS $43	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $27	COMBIGAN $14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$194 XIIDRA $194
Other	$1,398 VYZULTA $138	AmnioGraft $137	EYSUVIS $105	Multiple Brands Contact Lens $103	Acuvue $90	Other $825

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,783

Biography

Dr. Neal Athwal practices optometry (primary eye care) in Toms River, NJ. Clinical interests for Dr. Athwal include stye, contact lenses, and dry eyes. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He can take several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. He is affiliated with SightMD. SightMD reports that Dr. Athwal is accepting new patients at his office in Toms River, NJ.

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Neal S. Athwal, OD From 2018 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

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